Tampa’s International Plaza refinanced with $551M loan

International Plaza shopping mall in Tampa, Florida, where Simon Property Group refinanced the property with a new institutional loan

International Plaza secures a $551M refinancing, reinforcing Tampa Bay’s position as a market for top-performing retail assets.

St. Pete adds condo supply while Tampa stays tight

St. Petersburg skyline with downtown waterfront and marina

As St. Petersburg adds new condo inventory, Tampa’s market remains tight heading into 2026.

Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021

Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

New data shows Tampa retail demand has surged to its highest level since 2021.

Influx of resident, affordability impacts Florida market

By Brandy McAdams, a principal with NAI Skyway National Partners  The current Florida and Tampa commercial and retail real estate climate remain dramatically different from what many other sections of the country are experiencing, starting with a 20-30% increase in year-to-year retail sales and vacancy rates consistently dropping below the 10% level across the board. … Read more

How Covid changed the office market

By Ashley Thompson & Brad Berzins General Overview – Florida In recent years, Florida has proven itself as an ideal place to live, work and play. With no personal income tax, exceptional year-round weather, world-class sports teams and so much more it is no wonder Florida has seen an influx of businesses relocating their headquarters … Read more

Embracing a total workplace ecosystem

Certain phrases surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have sparked global conversations, the most notable being “social distancing.” The world now understands the importance of staying 6 feet away. In the June issue of TBBW, we discussed what the new normal for Tampa Bay’s office market might look like and featured the Cushman & Wakefield Six Feet Office model. … Read more

A new normal for Tampa Bay’s office market

It’s nearly impossible to discuss the state of Tampa Bay’s commercial real estate market without addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which remain unknown. The silver lining is that most U.S. commercial real estate markets entered this crisis in solid shape and that is especially true of the Tampa Bay area. Our … Read more

The State of Real Estate: Key trends impacting the Tampa Bay market in 2020

What are the biggest trends impacting commercial real estate in 2020? How are they affecting the Tampa Bay market? At Cushman & Wakefield’s recent Tampa Bay State of Real Estate event, national and local experts tackled these questions through a series of engaging presentations and panels, offering insight on everything from the national economy to … Read more

Tampa Bay’s robust growth driving strong investor demand for commercial real estate

Tampa Bay will continue to flourish as we approach the next decade. We are one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the nation, with dynamic companies representing some of today’s hottest industries. Our increasingly diversified economy is generating jobs, and in turn supporting the phenomenal expansion in the commercial real estate sector. Office … Read more

E-commerce: The driving force behind Tampa Bay’s expanding industrial market

Tampa Bay’s industrial real estate market is enjoying strong leasing and development activity halfway into 2019. Healthy population and employment growth in the Tampa Bay area are fueling demand for quality, well-located industrial space which, in turn, is encouraging investors and developers to build new product. In Hillsborough County, 1.5 million square feet of new … Read more